Zim Syed


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My work is about undermining the seriousness of fine art. Inspired by Duchamp, Basquiat, and Bugs Bunny - I’m interested in bending reality into something more playful and mischievous. I often draw from fiction, popular media, children’s books, art history, and the history of clowning. I seek to challenge ideas of hierarchy and predetermination and delve into chaos, collaboration, and chance.





​In the fall of 2020, Syed received a BIPOC Micro-Grant. A new arts funding initiative created by The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Center for Philanthropy, the BIPOC Micro-Grant gives artists maximum freedom in use of the grant and is a way for the Foundation to carry forward Mac Miller’s creative and artistic legacy and his family’s vision for helping artists, particularly younger artists, recognize their full potential. In addition, Syed was the lead artist on the John Lewis mural at 1815 Locust Street in Uptown to promote visual messages about police brutality, systemic racism, and gun violence. He hopes to continue his artwork aligning with his personal history by creating large-scale murals, intimate paintings, photography, and installation.



Zim is represented by BoxHeart Gallery in Bloomfield. Along with Brew House’s Distillery residency in 2022, Zim was also awarded the Radiant Hall x Boom Concepts residency.


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